05 July 2007

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The Rev. Mark R. Collins

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A Collect For Our Armed Forces

God of Power and Might,stretch forth your strong arm to fortify and protect our armed forces in harm’s way around the world.

Watch over and defend them, and all who guard life and liberty.

Grant that, by meeting danger with courage and by meeting all occasions with discipline and loyalty, they may truly serve the cause of justice.

Preserve their lives, O Lord, during their time of service, and bring them home to their families and communities; swiftly, safely, and soundly.

Just and gracious God, we entreat you to remove the circumstances and causes of this and every war, and to establish your peace on this earth, among all the nations -- and in every human heart.

These things we ask in the name of the Prince of Peace: Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

A Blessing

Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the good road and may God's blessing be with you always. Amen.
(attributed to St. Clare)